Lighting changes everything.

It can make a room feel cozy or cold, energetic or relaxing, polished or unfinished. And yet - standing in the lightbulb aisle can feel like decoding a foreign language.

Soft white? Daylight? Lumens? Watts? Warm glow?

Why is buying a lightbulb suddenly this complicated?

Tonya Bolton talked about our fear of photos and how to once and for all stop hating how we look in them on the Amy’s Table Podcast and at Amy’s Table: LIVE, where she was asked to post the panelists. This photo is the result. I love it!

What are you reading?

Ever since I read The Correspondent  I’ve been asking that question to others myself. And the answers have yet to disappoint. 

I just finished Strangers by Belle Burden. What a  gripping story- and a cautionary tale. 

Nora Fink was a panelist at a recent Amy’s Table event and on my podcast, Amy’s Table. We talked about the power of color to make an impact in how we look, feel and are perceived. I love Nora’s take on life, style and happiness.

Here are her top 10 tips for color and personal style.

1. Understanding your color season makes shopping easier and more effective

A trio of Rosés to celebrate Spring!

I remember when I was in my twenties, I set a goal that one day I would have fresh flowers in every room in my house. That’s never really come to pass. But this summer, I hope to change all that.

What are you reading? If you read The Correspondent, you just can’t help but ask that question!

Fresh off that fabulous book, the next on my stack is Remarkably Bright Creatures.

No time to read it? It’ll be on Netflix starring Sally Fields in May.

Throw kindness around like confetti…..

You will learn a lot about yourself if you stretch in the direction of goodness, of bigness, of kindness, of forgiveness, of emotional bravery. Be a warrior for love - Cheryl Strayed

Inspired by Amy Tobin is an intentional drinkware collection designed to bring meaning to everyday moments. Each cup features a single, powerful word — chosen to spark reflection, conversation, and a more mindful way of living.

A modern love token. A fortune. A kiss. A little handmade love.

Taking the time to understand how others feel loved is a simple way to deepen connection and strengthen relationships, not just on Valentine’s day but all year long.

who among us is completely happy with every chapter of our life exactly as it is? Most of us, if we’re honest, would love to edit a page, rewrite a scene, or maybe even throw in a major plot twist.

To me friendship is like a religion. We couldn't live without it -  Elie Wiesel

As soon as the first hint of crisp fall air blows in, I start craving - and making - soup. There’s just something about a simmering pot on the stove that feels like autumn. But here’s the secret weapon that makes soup season even better: my vacuum sealer.

We never know how far our words - or our kindness - can reach. But every once in a while, life lets us see the ripple. For that I am incredibly grateful.

My family and I did a little walk in the woods with Pam Cho. It was a blend of beautiful scenery and a very memorable experience. Pam introduced us to Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing. Let’s get this out of the way first,